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Very useless governor I must say. He is tactically stupid... If you want to know much about obiano give him mic and watch him fumble. He is as empty as bubu.. He couldn't hold his mumu again. If he was intelligent, he wouldn't have made this useless comment. Those aids of his are misleading him into an impending disaster.
He is loosing this election no doubt. He will be chased back to Texas,where he drinks from morning till dawn.
That kind of mentality is what we need to erase in the east. Enough is enough. There will be election in anambra state I'm pleading with ipob. To soft pedal on this. We will be voting the right man, the only man ripe for the job.. Godwin chukwunenye Ezeemo. He is the only candidate with good track records and reputation.... Vote wisely....

@mod should remove this post and ban the poster unless you are encouraging false report. This is a lie from the pit of hell.. He never said anything close to this. The man obimma Is fanatical about his igboness.

They want to do another scam that will benefit their people as usual. They should remove quoter system...

Weinberg:
U guys will soon claim Shell Nigeria because Afonja is the Managing Director!,

Proforce is not owned by an African let alone Yoruba

Don't mind the afonja,
Insurance companies they dominated were handed over to them, they used it as their professional yahoo yahoo means... They're jumping up and down because of the advantage they have for now, by the time we invade the sector they will start shouting....
I know why they dominate most multinationals. They use the Human resource managers to hire only their people... Those tribalistic cunnt are shameless.
Last time they were making noise about cowbell mathematics exams, I told them, it was because igb people are not interested yet, when they get the knowledge very well, no Yoruba will be there again. Guess what happened this year? No single Yoruba made it to semi final. Or quarter final.
I have experience in ICT GIRLS by Gej , the final candidates representing the schools were all igbos from nasarawa, to ekiti to home to akwaibom to IMO all were Igbo's...
They know that we are superior...

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DSV Freight international is a leader in global transportation and logistics and is well known for providing a comprehensive range of transport solutions across the globe.

DSV FREIGHT INT’L (NIG) LTD, was incorporated on the 4th October 2000, is based in the main NAHCO Cargo Complex building at Ikeja very close to the main Tarmac and close proximity to both the Nahco and Sahcol Cargo sheds, with its head office located in the center hub of Lagos mainland at Ilupeju.

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DSV Freight International currently ranks as a major player in the forwarding and logistics business in Nigeria.

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Moreover the Company is licensed to operate as a shipping agent in all Nigerian ports.

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Saima Nigeria applies a strict HSE policy and complies closely with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
Our detailed cargo and vehicle tracking systems are updated yearly as part of the Company’s HSE policy.

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IFEANYI ERIC OKOYE

The Authority Icon: IFEANYI ERIC OKOYE

For being an astute businessman who also has the abiding interest of his community, state, region and country at heart; for recognizing the critical importance of pharmacy in the development of a healthy society and moving to provide both relat­ed products and employment opportunities for thousands of Nigerians, Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, Ph.D, FPSN, KSJ, MNI, is The AUTHORITY Icon.
An astute, hard-driving entre­preneur, he navigates with a Master’s degree and Doctor­ate in Pharmaceutical Technology. He is the founding Managing Director/CEO of Juhel Nigeria Limited, a top-notch, wholly indigenous pharmaceu­tical company. Meet Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, Ph.D, FPSN, KSJ, MNI.
After his NYSC in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the young Anambra State-born business visionary, in 1982, joined Upjohn Nigeria Ltd, an Ameri­can based multinational pharmaceuti­cal company and worked for five years before the establishment of Juhel Ni­geria ltd., in 1987, in response to calls for local provision of cost-effective generic products to fill the gap left by multinational companies operating in the country.
Today, the little seed has grown into a big oak tree with presence in the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. Acording to him, “In 2001, we moved to our permanent site at Emene and expanded our product lines to other products like syrups and capsules and in 2010, we built a parentheral plant and it was commissioned by President Goodluck Jonathan on October 15, 2010.”
On other challenges the company has encountered, he stated that “Num­ber one is the unavailability of funds and where available, the high interest rate. Then there is the issue of infra­structure (electricity, roads, security), instability in government policies etc.”
He is the National Vice President of Manufacturers Association of Nige­ria (MAN). He is an award winner of Abuja and Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce, Industry, mines and Agri­culture. He is a distinguished fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and a member of the institute.
He has been actively involved in a lot of developmental activities in Anam­bra State. He is a member of the board of trustee of the UNDP assisted Hu­man Development fund in Anambra State and also a member of the gov­erning Council of Federal Polytech­nic Oko in Anambra State. A great employer of labour, his company has in its employment a staff strength of more than three thousand workers. He in all regards is an outstanding entre­preneur with both local and interna­tional recognition.
He is married to the love of his life, Pharmacist (Mrs.) Amaka Okoye and they are blessed with children.

Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Company Limited, BFPCL, has closed a $6 billion deal with BP Oil International limited, London. This deal gives BP Oil the exclusive right to buy all the methanol that will be produced from phase 1 of the project; and will run for 10 years.

The contract was recently signed at BP office in London, and is key to securing financing from lenders and investors. It will lead to a financial closure of the project.

According to Chief Ben Okoye, Vice chairman of BFPCL, the methanol plant will create 20,000 jobs for the host community. There will be 15,000 indirect jobs during construction and 5,000 direct jobs on completion.

BFPCL has already signed a gas purchase contract for 300 mmscf/d from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, for 25 years.

The cost of this project is expected to be about $6 billion and construction will be in two phases.

PHASE 1

The first phase of this project is scheduled for completion in 2020, and will produce 1.66 million metric tonnes (MT) of ethanol; and 1.3 million metric tonnes of Urea per annum. A dedicated exports Jetty and a 300 mmscf/d gas processing plant will also be part of this phase. The project will generate an annual turnover of $1.5 billion.

PHASE 2

The second Phase of this project will commence five years after phase 1. It will cost $ 1 billion to build; and will double the company’s urea capacity with a second production unit of 1.3 million metric tonnes per annum.

Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical company project is in Brass, Bayelsa State. The company is very strategic to Nigeria’s economy; and it will help the country achieve self sufficiency in fertilizer and methanol production.

The company has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria(FGN) for the tremendous support. Its also extends same gratitude to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and project developers.

Ernest Oji (Director)
Ernest Oji is the Managing Director of Beta Consortium Limited and Chairman of Alpha Consortium Limited. To WPG, Mr. Oji brings a wealth of experience in the Nigerian power sector, having been involved in all phases of the unbundling and reform of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Alpha Consortium has established a power and general outsourcing consortium that has handled major power and waste disposal projects in Nigeria, including Revenue Cycle Management for PHCN, the National Grid Metering Project, Supervising Consultant to National Integrated Power Projects in Ibadan and Lagos Zones, etc. As the lead investor, Beta Consortium led a team of banks, insurance companies and financial advisors in the bidding and subsequent acquisition of Ikoyi Hotels Limited, which is today better known by its flagship Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. As Managing Director, Mr. Oji oversaw the redevelopment of Ikoyi Hotel into a world class hotel facility. He was also responsible for selecting the design team, project managers, project consultants, contractors, etc., as well as for sourcing equity and debt finance for the project.

TONY OKOYE’s Ajeh Clothing unveils new designs
Posted on June 5, 2014 by Encomium
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‘WHAT MAKES OUR DESIGNS UNIQUE’
One of Nigeria’s most creative indigenous fashion designers and Psquare’s brother, Tony Okoye has unveiled new designs of his unisex clothing line, Ajeh Wears.
The new designs, which come in various sizes, are trendy and classy with a perfect blend of Western and African cuts. Some of them include tank tops, crop tops, shirts long sleeve and short, t-shirts round and open v-neck to mention a few.
Tony, a University of Maiduguri graduate of Creative Arts spoke with ENCOMIUM Weekly…

Tony OKoye
Tony OKoye
Tell us about your collection?
It’s an Africa brand, celebrating African culture through our designs, which is different from the normal conventional attires. The colour combination is unique, you can easily recognize it from a far, because of the creativity in it. That’s why we are unique. It’s an urbanized African design, infused with rich and true African nature
How long have been you on it, and so far, what has been the acceptability?
We have been on it for more than 3 years, and so far, the acceptability is high. That’s the motivation, because people love our concept of designs. We have not experienced any negative comment from our clients, rather, get more patronage. People love it, and they always come back.
Tell us your celebrities clients?
A lot of celebrities are my clients. We have used our products for videos and presently, we are using it for more videos. It was worn for the Iyanya’s Kukere video, MayD’s Ile-Ijo, among others. I cloth many celebrities such as 2Face, Psquare, Don-Jazzy, Dbanj, Chidinmi, Jimmy Jatt, among others. Even Akon.
How affordable are your products?
They are very affordable for the layman, not only celebrities. It depends on the designs. From N5000 – N10, 000 and upwards.
What is the joy of doing this?
Joy, everybody love it, that’s the joy. When you do things that people love, you’ll be excited about it. That’s the joy. We are creative minded people, and we are almost done with our outlets, that’s a commendable achievement. Due to popular demand, we now have online stores with Konga, Jumia and Bayam, and more are still coming. We have opened more outlets where the wears can easily be purchased.
Our Lagos store is at Ikota Shopping Complex, VGC. We also have outlets in Calabar and Ibadan, while wholesalers and retailers are also welcome.
What are the challenges?
Anything that’s unique, different is always difficult to come up with. We think to come up with designs that our clients would love, at times, it’s very challenging. But, we thank God, we have always overcome our challenges.
What inspired the name, Ajeh and where are you taking your brand to?
‘Ajeh’ is coined from the word ‘Ajehbuttah,’ meaning born with a golden spoon.

DSV Pipetronix as a leading indigenous oil and gas company has been providing innovative solutions to the pipeline industry since 1997. Our partnership with Rosen Europe BV, world leaders in pipeline integrity assessment and Integ Pipelines Services (Strong-back), USA, has ensured that we remain the No. 1 Pipeline inspection and repair Company in the Nigeria.

DSV has have undertaken pipeline inspections of over 15,000km of pipelines and has a reputation for prompt service delivery with an impeccable safety record.



Vision Statement
To offer quality products and services; this improves the efficiency of our clients.

To work as a team in eliminating boundaries existing between clients contractors and project participants.

To serve as a local vehicle for technology transfer and employment growth for our local professionals thereby increasing local content participation in the oil and gas industry.


Mission Statement
To contribute substantially to the national objective of promoting the development and growth of indigenous companies engaged in the provision of services in the oil and gas sector of the economy.This we do by providing innovative technologies, developing local Engineers and professionals to render quality pipeline and Engineering services to our clients, utilizing cutting-edge technology and equipment in association with our technical partners.

We have paid serious attention to the recruitment of high caliber staff in order to achieve our company mission which is based on the underlying principle of job evaluation, classification and performance. We ensure that our staff are well equipped and specially trained in alliance with our technical partners in order to attain the desired technological transfer in no distant time.



Our Core Values
Dependability
Strong Work Ethic
Integrity
Focus on Quality
Respect
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Safety
Transparency

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BULLET PROOF VEHICLE


Light Armored Patrol Vehicle widely used by Police forces, SWAT, and other Security Agencies in North America and around the world. Designed to provide Protection and Mobility, along with high level of comfort to its occupants in all climates.
With a Heavy Duty Truck chassis, this vehicle remains exceptionally reliable in the most demanding conditions, thanks to the custom designed axles and other key components upgraded to exceed OEM standards and to provide increased weight capacity and reliability.

ABOUT US
ATLANTIC WIRELESS LIMITED is an indigenous limited liability company established and duly registered on the 23rd day of July 2009 with RC No: 833623.
The Company, located at 13 Kingsway Road, Ikoyi Lagos was incorporated for the primary business of Engineering, supply and installation services to the broadcasting industries, port and cargo handling companies and oil industries. We became the premier provider of mission critical solutions for over- the- air and internet Radio, including security Apparatuses such as- CCTV Cameras, Metal Detectors, Security Barriers and high quality Fencing in accordance with ISPS CODE.
We are purveyors of automobiles and high security vehicles, heavy duty trucks and waste management equipment. We consistently attain superior and timely service delivery supported by the strength and vast resources of our technical partners.
Today, our pioneering developments have set broadcasting and security industry standards for innovation and reliability, as we provide broadcasters and security operatives with new options for operational productivity and income generation. Our superior customer service contributes to our strong presence in the radio and security equipment market, resulting in a high level of loyalty and repeat purchases from our customers in Nigeria. Products supply by AWL encompass program generation, audio and data management, interfacility transport, analogue and digital(HD Radio DRM and DTV)transmission, detective cameras security and parking barriers, automatic parking and traffic systems, access control and very high quality fencing.
We liaise with THOMCAST NGT, an international firm. This relationship gave the business an international dimension and also the technical ability previously not seen in Nigeria. This union gave rise to designing, manufacturing and integrations of radio broadcasting systems and security equipment platforms for IPTV services.
Our Multi – disciplinary approach to projects / services gives us the flexibility to execute projects and procure materials to the specific requirement of our customers.
POLICY STATEMENT

The Company Policy Statement stands for total commitment, accountability and quality management to our operations, without compromising health, security and the environment.
MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide the highest quality state-of-the-art products to our clients with responsive after sales support and services rendering the best combination of technical resources for the benefit of the society.

post qualification experience. Ben I. Okoye is a dynamic, result-oriented Nigerian who has cut a niche for himself in corporate excellence as can be gathered from his various corporate interests. Over the years, he has embarked on various entrepreneurial interests and has indeed shown his ability to run organizations like DSV Pipetronix Limited, Northgate Limited, Blue Waters Development Company, Brass Fertilizer Company Limited etc. He has broad corporate responsibilities, spanning from policy formulation, direction and control of the goals and objectives of the various companies he owns and sits on its Board. He has been into Television and Radio Communications Engineering, Oil & Gas Upstream and Downstream, Hospitality and Estate Development for over twenty-five (25) years with various projects from Corporate Nigeria, States Government and Federal Government to his credit.
Ben I. Okoye serves on the board of the following companies;

Chairman: Thomcast NGT
Thomcast is a joint venture between Thomson Broadcast Ag Switzerland and Northgate Limited. They are leaders in the Nigerian Broadcast Engineering Industry.

Executive Chairman: Northgate Estate & Property Development Company Limited
The company operates in the high-end estate market of the Nigerian economy. They presently own five high-end luxury properties across Nigeria.

Executive Vice - Chairman: Blue Waters Development Company Limited
Currently, the company is finalizing the commencement of construction work for the Lagos Marriott Hotel. This land mark project comprises residential, commercial offices and a 5 star hotel. The company, in corroboration with Anambra State Government, is constructing an industrial park and an ultra modern Market in Onitsha on a 500 hectares land. Furthermore, Blue Waters Development Company Limited has the concession from Cross-River State Government to construct the new Calabar City shopping mall.

President/CEO: DSV Pipetronix Limited
The company is an oil pipeline engineering and pipeline integrity survey services in technical collaboration with Rosen Ag.

Executive Chairman: DSV Engineering Limited
The company recently acquired Ascot Offshore Nigeria Limited the Largest Oil Service Company in Nigeria. DSV is an EPC contractor with interests in various aspects of the Nigerian economy. The new company benefits from a solid track record and storied technical expertise and capability. We have over 46 years experience (since 1962) in providing solutions in some of the most difficult terrain in Nigeria and West Africa.
Executive Chairman: DSV Petroleum Limited
DSV Petroleum Limited is a wholly Nigerian Oil and Gas Company. They have just been rewarded 100% rights on OPL 251, a large deep off shore block in Nigeria. Its core business area is in crude oil exploration and Production. The company is structured to deliver high-end growth for its shareholders and the economies of countries where they operate. Presently, the company is engaged in a rapid expansion programme, targeted towards key African countries, especially the West African sub-region. Presently, they are finalizing discussions on key assets in the West African Sub-region.

Executive Vice-Chairman: Brass Fertilizer Company Limited
Brass Fertilizer is a Nigerian Incorporated Company, with a global staff of experts in business planning, financial advisory, and the agrochemical and energy sectors. Brass Fertilizer is well positioned to be the dominant force in the global agrochemical sector.With strong local and governmental support, backed by a consortium of multinational investors, Brass Fertilizer Company Limited is assured to be at the forefront of the African “Green Revolution”.

Director: Ikoyi Hotels
They are the owner of Southern Sun Ikoyi Lagos (former Ikoyi Hotel). The hotel is the leader in hospitality and service in Lagos.
Ben Okoye has attended several Management Courses in Europe and America and also within Nigeria. He has been awarded several awards in his business career both by Corporate Organizations, Federal and State Governments, like the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations. He is happily married with Children.

Two teams In NFL has over 60% of Igbo men

BabaRamota1980:
Two Yorubas are pioneers in Telecomms and GSM networks. Their cell towers abound all over Nigeria. They dont make noise.
You dey inside 2x2 shops flaunting the BIGGEST IN AFRICA but your total revenue in these markets in a day cannot match what these pioneers bring in in 1hour.



Your chestbeat is hollow

You mean the taxi driver ? And became a telecom owner in exchange to his asss? Or the seamstress that got the bidding of oil well in exchange? Lol tell me how well the telecom is performing despite all the favour they are getting. Etisalat was strangulated for glo. I know exactly why it was killed, I know who are behind the death of etisalat.... NCC/GLO ARE BEHIND THE DEATH OF ETISALAT IN NIGERIA!

Our Products
Gauze - Chloroquine Phosphate Syrup
Gauze - Paracetamol Syrup
Gauze - Diamix Suspension
Gauze - Zimagil Suspension(Metronidazole)
Gauze - Zimatrim Cotrimoxazole Paediatric Sp.
Gauze - Promethazine Syrup
Gauze - Koslyn Baby Cough Syrup
Gauze - Koslyn Adult Cough Syrup
Gauze - Vitamin C Syrup
Gauze - Vitamin B Complex Syrup
Gauze - Multivitamine Syrup
Gauze - Gaviron Blood Tonic
Gauze - Mist Mag Trisilicate Suspension
Gauze - Magcid Suspension
Gauze - Mist-Pot-Cit
Gauze - Gripe Water
Gauze - Zimperazin Syrup
Gauze - Wormoff Suspension
Gauze - Zimaldar Suspension
Gauze - Hydrogen Peroxide
Gauze - Methylated Spirit
Gauze - Iodine Tincture
Gauze - Gentian Violent Paint
Gauze - Scabiston
Gauze - Calamine Lotion
Gauze - Jamgerm Liquid Antiseptic
Gauze - Zimacillin Suspension
Gauze - Zimamox
Gauze - Zimaclox
Gauze - Kosylite Oral Rehydration Salts
Gauze - Packaged Table Water
Gauze - Diogolyn Cough Syrup
Gauze - Gauzenol-F Syrup
Gauze - Eusol Solution
Gauze - Albendazole Tablet USP
Gauze - Gauzophage Plus
Winner Energy Drink
Julie's Biscuits
Lider Kozmetics

Brief History
Gauze Pharmaceuticals and Laboratories Ltd was established in the year 1992 but did not commence production until the year 2000. This delay was not due to inactivity but because it took time for the company to develop its products by testing them to confirm their quality.

In the year 2000, the company commenced the production of eight ( products after receiving the nod from NAFDAC, and the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN).

The company has maintained a high level of discipline in he pharmaceutical manufacturing business. The company has had a clean ill by the various regulatory agencies (NAFDAC and PCN). This encouraged the company in 2003 to register more products.

Presently, the company over 30 products registered with NFDAC. It is pertinent to state at this juncture that the company has always strove and resolved to produce pharmaceutical products of high quality.

Gauze pharmaceuticals and laboratory limited has four distinct lines (sections) of production namely:
1. The Oral liquid line
2. The External Liquid line
3. The Beta-Lactam line
4. The Powder/ORS line

It also produces packaged water.

Gauze Pharmaceuticals is a wholly indigenous company whose vision is to produce high quality and genuine pharmaceuticals. It started with the production of Oral liquid and liquid external lines and as it grew, it extended to Beta-lactam and powder lines. With time, it intends to include solid dosage forms among its products.

Mission Statement
In line with the desire to produce safe, effective and affordable pharmaceutical products of high quality to needy consumers, Gauze Pharm. & Lab. Ltd undertakes to produce and supply good pharmaceutical products of the highest quality to meet the pharmaceutical needs of the people.

Motto
Quality Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.

Contact Address
Enu-Ifite Village, Near Govt. House Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria
07032228642

Where can you find independent person from waste land doing this type of thing? If not from stolen wealth funds..

Weinberg:
I don't argue with people that believe A Yoruba from Kwara and Kogi are Yoruba but Igbo from Delta, Rivers, Cross river etc are not Igbo..

Kate Ofunne Osamor is an Anioma from Delta state.


Helen grant is from IMO state precisely Mbaise in Imo east senatorial district.



Chuka Umunna is from Anambra


Chi Onwurah is from Anambra



U guys even doubted the origin of Don Jazzy.





Pathetic Liars!


U are no match to us in any field..



Just look at the number of first class graduates in Covenant University, ur Backyard and most of them were from Science and engineering departments...


We are not loudmouthed like Afonja..

We are great achievers..



If Arthur EZE were to be Yoruba, in fact, ur Lagos-Ibadan express newspapers would have rated him the richest Nigerian ahead of Dangote...



We are moving forward..

Before 2007 afonjq was lying to us that Harry akande was the 7th richest man in the world, and richest man in Nigeria... Lol

Some stupid afonja had the gut to ask me what does Johnson Godson produce.....

Pilgrim Ranch is an integrated allied farm located on a 608.5 hectare land in Alli Imenyi autonomous community, Isuochi, Umunneochi LGA of Abia State, the South East of Nigeria with a market size of more than 186 million. Pilgrim Ranch was started by Hon. John Abraham Godson, the first black member of the Polish Parliament in Polish history (www.johngodson.pl). The ranch activity areas include:

1. Livestock production

2. Crop production

3. Food processing

4. Agrotourism, recreation and Safari-style guest houses

5. Other allied industries

We are about completing the first of the five phases of the ranch. We already have 150 pigs with a pig pen of capacity for 800 large pigs About 30 of the pigs are pregnant. We also have 40 boar goats that are pregnant.

When completed Pilgrim Ranch will have the following:

- About 60,000 goats

- About 100,000 pigs

- A few hundred cattle and sheep

- About 1000,000 layers

- Safari style accommodation for about 200 people

- Conference facility

- Safari conservation for chosen wildlife

- Food processing facility for juice production, meat processing, water production etc

- Restaurants and farm shops across major cities of Nigeria

- And much more

The ranch will be one of the largest ranches in Africa and is estimated to give employment to about 1000 people. It will also serve as place to train and empower young people.

Ranch website: www.pilgrimranchnigeria.com

John Abraham Godson (né Godson Chikama Onyekwere; born 25 November 1970) is a Polish politician of Nigerian descent, a university teacher and a former Charismatic minister. He served as a Member of the Sejm between 2010-2015, most recently as a member of the PSL.

John Godson
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Member of the Sejm
In office
14 December 2010 – 25 October 2015
Constituency 9 – Łódź
Personal details
Born 25 November 1970 (age 46)
Umuahia, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian-Polish
Political party Polish People's Party (2015-present)
Independent (2014-2015)
Poland Together (2013-2014)
Civic Platform (Until 2013)
Biography Edit

Godson Chikama Onyekwere was born in Nigeria to an Igbo family. He moved to Poland in 1993, and in 2001 became a Polish citizen. In 2008, he became a member of the Łódź City Council. In 2007, he unsuccessfully ran in the Polish parliamentary election. In 2010, he was re-elected for the City Council with 4736 votes, the second best result out of almost 800 candidates. As former MP Hanna Zdanowska was elected Mayor of Łódź in the same election, Godson replaced her as a member of the Sejm. He was sworn in on 14 December 2010. The "Obama bump" is considered by many the reason for the many votes he received during the Sejm campaign.[1] His supporters were known to cheer "Wiwat! Wiwat polski Obama!" ("Long live the Polish Obama!". John Godson was re-elected as a member of the Polish parliament on 9 October 2011 with 29,832 votes [2]

Godson often emphasizes the importance of education and he is the holder of numerous academic degrees. He has a bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Abia State University in Nigeria (1987–92). He also holds Masters degrees in Human Resource Management and Development from Trinity College and Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana (2000–03)[3] and International relations from the Łódź Academy of International Studies (2006–08).[4] He finished two doctorate studies at the University of Warsaw (political Science- 2011) and University of Łódź (Management- 2012). He also holds a joint MBA/MSPC (Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Professional Communication) run by Clark University and the Łódź Academy of Management.[5]

He was a senior lecturer at the Technical University of Szczecin (1993–97) and at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. He is a guest lecturer in various institutions of higher learning in Poland and abroad. He the founder of GODSON GROUP- a conglomerate of five companies and four foundations including the African Institute in Poland [6] and John Godson Foundation.[7] The New African magazine named him as being amongst 100 of the most influential people in Africa in 2015. On 14 November 2016, The Polish government decorated him with the National Merit Award- BENE MERITO for promoting Polish-Africa relations

Religious views Edit

Godson is a former minister of Polish Charismatic "Church of God in Christ". He is known for his strong religious beliefs. He calls himself "[...]a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the Gospel of God."[8]

Views on racism in Poland Edit

Godson has stated that there is "no racism" in Poland. Talking to Biuletyn Migracyjny, he said: "I've always said and still underline, that in my opinion there is no racism in Poland. There is, however, something that I call low inter-cultural competences. And this can be changed by more contact between different cultures and societal groups. No law can change the mentality of people".[9]

Godson has said that the word "Murzyn", the Polish word most commonly used to refer to black people, is not offensive and that he is proud to be called a 'Murzyn'.[10] Mamadou Diouf, a black Polish musician and representative of the Committee for the African Community (Komitet Społeczności Afrykańskiej), has criticised Godson for his use of the word, saying that it has only had "negative connotations" and that Godson does not know the origin of the word.[11]